Liquid-dispensing device



I of the top Patented Sept. 14, 1926.

UNITED STATES CHARLES M. KRUGER, OF OVERLAND, MISSOURI.

LIQUID-DISPENSING DEVICE.

Application filed September 24, 1925. Serial No. 58,299.

This invention relates to improvements in liquid dispensing device andconsists in the novel construction hereinafter disclosed.

An object of the invention is to provide in connection with a container,a top therefor equippedwith a pouring spout and having arranged inconnection therewith a vent opening that its protected against theadmission of dirt or moisture and which will operate to prevent theliquid from splashing from the container when .poured therefrom.

Another object of'the invention is to provide a dispensing device forliquids having means for venting the container whereby the container maybe filled throu h' the pouring spout and the liquid" disc a'r ed fromthe pouring spout in such a way t at the air w1ll escape from thecontainer both on the filling and pouring operation.

Additional advantages ,of the structure will be apparent from thefollowing detailed description thereof taken in connection with theaccompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of the device.

Fig. 2 is a vertical section through a portion of the device showing thearrangement and pouring spout in relation to the container, and, v

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the top with the sealinv gasket removed.

In the embo iment of the invention illustrated in the drawing, thecontainer is shown as comprising a jar 1 preferably of the well knowntype commonly used as a fruit jar and having an'exteriorly threadedopening 2 at the top, and arranged for threaded engagement with the jaris a cap 3 including a threaded lower section 4 that threads over theportion 2 of the jar, a horizontal portion 5'that extends parallel withthe upper edge of the jar and a domeshaped section 6 that has a centralopening with a vertical flange 7 encircling the openlng.

The pouring spout 8 formed of a rolled sheet of metal and having anupward taper, the ends of the metal being pressed together to form aseam 9 and the upper edge of the spout being beveled to form a pouringoutlet 10, extends through the cap, the flange 7 embracing and impingingagainst the side wall of the spout to which it is secured either bysoldering or, if desired, by rolling or other convenient means offastening the two parts together. The spout extends downwardly from thetop wall of the cap and has a flared portion forming a flange 11. A bentplate having an inclined upper wall 12, a horizontal flange section 13and a vertical flange let, fits over the spout so that the flange 11abuts against the lower edge of the opening formed by the flange 14 andis connected therewith by crimping, soldering or other convenient meansof attachment.

It will be noted that the plate forms a partition wall which, with thedome portion 6 of the cap, comprises a chamber. In order to admit thepassage of air into and out of the container during the filling andpouring operation from the device, a vent.

opening is formed through both walls of the cap 1n the edge of theflange 13 and opposite the pouring side of the pouring opening, there isformed a semi-elliptical cut out portion 15. In mounting the cap on thecontainer, a gasket or sealing ring 16 is interposed between the topedge of the con- .tainer and the lower face of the wall 5 of the cap.The width of the ring 16 is such that it extends inwardly of the opening15 so that it constitutes a protection or battle ,to prevent thecontents of the jar from splashing through the opening 15 when thecontents is being poured from the container; but, a suflicient'spacebetween the inner edge of the ring 16 and the edge of the opening 15remains so that there will be a free pas sage of the air to and from thecontainer.

Directly above the opening 15 is a perforation 17 through the wall ofthe dome section 6 of the cap, and the metal below the perforation 17 isdeflected inwardly to form a channeled surface 18 for the admis sion andexit of air to and from the chamber formed between the ,upper and lowerWalls of the cap. The overhanging edge of the perforation 17 constitutesa shield for the opening through the channel 18 so as to prevent theadmission of moisture, dirt or any other foreign substance into thechamber between the walls of the cap.

The device is primarily designed for dispensing measured quantities oflubricating oil and it will be understood that it may be convenientlyfilled from a lubricating oil pump'through the pouring spout, as theaccumulated air in the jar Wlll pass outwardly through the opening 15into the chamber in the cap and thence to atmosphere through the openingin the upper Wall of the cap.

In ouring the contents of the jar, the ring ;16 eflects the flow of theoil from the edge The device is so designed that it may beveryeconomically manufactured and so that it will be strong and durable inuse. I am aware that the'invention may be modified in certainparticulars without departing'from the spirit and scope thereof.

I do not limit myself therefore to unessential details, but what I claimand desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a liquid dispensingdevice, the com bination with a container, of a cap, a spout connectedwith said cap and said cap being formed from spaced walls and the lowerwall comprising a funnel shaped member connected with the lower end ofthe spout and having a vent opening therein com-.

municating with the opening of the container and the upper wall having aslit therein, a portion of said upper wall immediately adjacent andbeneath said slit being bent inwardly forming a trough shaped bafile.

2. In a liquid dispensing device, the combination with a container, of aca formed om spaced walls, the lower wall aving a horizontal portionwith a vent opening communicatin with the opening 1n the container, anthe upper wall of said cap having a vent opening therein, and a gasketbetween the cap and the upper edge of the container, said gasketextending inwardly of the marginal edge of the ca and across the lowervent opening in a p ane sli htly therebeneath, thereby constituting abathe to deflect the liquid from the vent opening formed in thehorizontal portion of the lower wall of the cap.

3. In a liquid dispensing device, the combination with a container, of acap formed from spaced walls, the lower wall of which has an upwardlydeflected portion and a horizontal portion, the upper and lower walls ofthe cap being provided with alined central openings, a spout extendingthrough said alined openings in the cap, and having a flange abuttingagainst the marginal edge of the opening in the lower wall of the cap,and the horizontal portion of the lower wall of the ca having a ventopening in its outer edge, and the upper w all of the cap having a ventopening therein, and a sealing ring interposed between the cap and the 0ening of the container, said ring exten ing across the area of the lowervent o ening in a plane slightly therebeneath, t ereby providing abafile for said vent opening.

CHARLES M. KRUGER.

